Getting a Sugar Mommy in Cultivation World!!

Chapter 490 Hao Chen's Condition [1]

It did not take long before Wuhan distributed the rewards. Most of them chose rewards that could help them increase their cultivation bases, while the rest chose some heavenly materials and recipes to further improve their alchemy.

"Now that the rewards are distributed, I would like to hear your response regarding my invitation." Wuhan went back to the main topic as soon as he was done distributing the rewards.

Due to her aggressive nature, Hong Mei was not well-versed in the matters of deception and trickery, but she could tell that Wuhan managed to turn the situation in his favor, and the only way she could get back on track was to allure the participants with better rewards and resources.

"I am willing to follow and serve the Emperor." After the initial confusion came clarity, one by one, these alchemists started to express their willingness to join the empire.

In the face of these alluring rewards, only a few of these participants could remain indifferent. They were mostly candidates who belonged to powerful backgrounds with deep pockets.

Wuhan swept his eyes through the remaining disciples slowly and noticed one disciple from Alchemy Pavilion.

Ignoring her, his eyes landed on another cloaked figure.

"You must be Hao Chen. I would like to hear your response to my offer." Wuhan's voice reached the ears of the boy, causing him to flinch a little bit, but soon he regained his composure.

"I am indeed Hao Chen, Your Majesty." He walked forward and greeted Wuhan with respect, confirming his words.

Since it was disrespectful to stay hidden in front of an emperor, he walked forward and removed his cloak to reveal his face. It was the face of a healthy young man. One could see a fire of confidence along with a trace of arrogance in his green eyes.

His confirmation was the only thing that was needed to start another wave of whispering and talk among the crowd.

"So that's Hao Chen?"

"My goodness, just how old is he? He looks the same age as my grandson!"

"I think he should be around 15 years old, if not younger."

"Tch tch~ The young people these days are really enviable."

Wuhan ignored the words of the crowd and silently analyzed the young man before nodding.

'This boy.' Hong Mei's eyes widened as soon as she saw the boy's appearance. She could easily see through the bone age and the cultivation of the boy, which shocked her even further.

'No matter what, I should at least get him to join us. Maybe he can become a monster on the same level as…' While thinking that, she glanced in the direction of a certain boy standing on the stage nonchalantly with a small charismatic smile on his face, as if he was on a stroll in a park.

Suddenly, Wuhan's voice snapped her from her thoughts, causing her to shift her focus back on the boy.

"Hmm, not bad, kid. There are very few people who can reach your level in the same rank, let alone at your age."

He was not simply flattering the boy, but his words were the truth. Noah was simply a monster, and the people who could reach the boy's level from the empire were only a handful.

"I am honored to hear your praise, Your Majesty."

"So did you make up your mind, kid? Are you willing to join the Royal Palace? I heard about the situation of your Hao family. If you accept joining us, it won't be a problem to solve that problem as well."

Wuhan looked at Hao Chen with a suggestive smile that confused the rest, but the boy in question froze hearing it a little.

The look in his eyes changed for a second before returning to normal.

The people around him looked at him with envious expressions. To be favored by the emperor was no small thing.

"Your Majesty, I am honored to have received your offer, but…" Wuhan's expression did not change even after he heard the change in the tone of the boy. "...I will only join if Your Majesty can fulfill a condition of mine."

"Condition?" Wuhan raised an eyebrow when he saw the boy glancing at one of the supervisors from the corner of his eye.

It was the same old man who took his test to confirm his alchemist title.

"When I first came to this place, we were only required to show our identities and our qualifications to enter this place, but…" By the time he reached this point, Zhang Er, the person who was in charge of the test, understood what the boy was hinting at and shook his head.

Wuhan continued to listen to Hao Chen's words without any change of expression on his face.

'What is this boy going on about?' Even Hong Mei and the others couldn't help but cast confused glances at the boy.

It was only after he was done explaining the situation that the boy expressed his condition.

"I hope Your Majesty can help me get justice. If possible, I don't want to work in the same place as these elders who don't follow the rules they set themselves and show partiality."

As soon as he finished speaking, a wave of hush dawned on the stage. Everyone looked at the boy with a look of shock and disbelief.

"What a kid." Noah chuckled hearing his condition and glanced at the expressions everyone was making after hearing his statement.

"Did this boy go mad? To ask something like that from the emperor."

"It's fine, isn't it? He is the most talented young man among his peers. I think His Majesty would agree to his request."

"It's not that simple. After all, the old man is a rank 5 alchemist."

"But you also have to consider their age as a factor as well. The boy has the talent to surpass Rank 6 or even Rank 7 alchemist. He is worth nurturing."

While the other alchemists were debating whether the boy's decision was worth considering, Zhang Er sighed before his eyes shone with determination.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say." He walked forward and bowed to Wuhan. Seeing Wuhan nodding his head, he continued, "I would like to resign from my post effective immediately!"